How to Have a Good DayWritten by Garland Van Dyke
How to Have a Good DayIs it Possible? Each of us would love to have a good day as often as possible. Life may be pressing in on us: not-so-rewarding relationships, stresses at work, financial issues – you know story and you can fill in blanks with your own version. What many may not be so aware of is that you can have a good day in spite of your circumstances. Just what is a Good Day? First of all, how would you define a good day? I think most people would say that feeling happy is a good way to describe a good day. Others might say feeling of accomplishment they get when completing a task would make their day. Pleasant surroundings are important to some. Whatever impetus for feeling, it comes down to being satisfied with life. Some people are this way naturally, others are not so fortunate. Steps to Having a Good Day Try following exercises daily to overcome “yech,” and move toward “Yes!” 1. Wake up with God – Spend a few moments, upon waking, to consider goodness and nature of God. Thank Him for countless blessings He has given you. 2. Expect a Good Day – As you go about your morning routine, before you leave home, determine that nothing is going to get you down today. Imagine your day going well – see it in your mind. 3. Give Gift of Goodness to Others – Greet everyone you meet with a smile. Speak to them and wish them a good day. Find reasons to like people. Do specific acts of kindness to others. Help someone when they need help, before they ask for it. Tell people you like them. Have and express an open heart to others.
| | Over-Enthusiasm in the Job SearchWritten by Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A.
Over-Enthusiasm in Job Search You have just had an interview that was great by your standards. You want to celebrate, maybe have a drink, dinner, and relax. You are SURE you will be candidate who has won job prize. In fact, you have had several of these kinds of interviews this week. Three of them! You were enthused after each one! However, doubts overcame you after second one did not produce a job offer, nor did first one, and you are now once again on a "high" over this third one. It's close to weekend and you have decided to not worry over results of this last interview. Surely, there will be good news for you on Monday. Monday morning and afternoon come and go with no results in your favor. In fact, no news at all. Now, you begin to have more than twinge of doubt that you had before in your capabilities. And, you have no more interviews coming up all week long! You decide to call employer to see if they have reached a decision. They have. It was not you. You now have full blown anxiety and doubt about your abilities. Over-enthusiasm has hit you again. Enthusiasm for a job to do is a must, but you can have too much of it.
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